Now, about this “historic” #5InARow; Kerry ladies won a 9-in-a-row in 1990, Cork won a 5 AND a 6-in-row from 2005-16. In camogie, Dublin won every title between 1948-66, bar 1. Kilkenny did 9 in 80s. But hey, doesn’t count, cos they’re only wimmin? 😞#DUBvKER#AllIrelandFinal

Farewell, Madame @Lagarde. We thank you for your vision and leadership of the IMF over the last 8 years. Together, we have strengthened the IMF’s commitment to serve the 189 member countries—with a brain, a wallet and a heart. pic.twitter.com/4R08OHgAuI

My nephew, Donnacha, has taken to reading Azzy stories from his ‘Dog Man’ books every time we visit. Azzy is a trainee assistance dog with @irishguidedogs and is great with kids! 📚🐶💙 pic.twitter.com/zI4tDDUiiA

Hot school meals for all a solid start in battle against child poverty. "Families on low incomes do employ strategies to reduce food costs: they might make a big stew and try to stretch it over the week, but even the best efforts can fall short." irishtimes.com/news/social-af…

“A new Arctic is unfolding...a world transformed, with ice disappearing, balmy temperatures becoming common & alien invaders – from plastic waste to new diseases – on the rise”: a fine essay giving voice to Inuit as well as scientific witnesses to change.
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A jump in the number of people sleeping <6hr from 2010 (30%) to 2018 (35%). Hardest hit: those in healthcare (45%) and the military (50%). This is unsustainable chronic sleep deprivation for maintaining human health. link.springer.com/article/10.100…

‘Matilda Wormwood is the best kind of rebel girl: the kind who wins.’
On #RoaldDahlDay, @jessiecath explores why Matilda is the kind of hero we need, and how her spirit burns bright in inspiring women shaping the world today. po.st/MatildaFeminis…